Sydney Roosters

Although they are one of two foundation clubs still present in the NRL today, the Sydney Roosters are the only side in the history of Australian Rugby League to play in every season since their inception in 1908 as Eastern Suburbs. The Roosters have won 13 Premierships with their most recent being in 2013.

Coming off three consecutive minor premierships, the Roosters suffered a stunning fall from grace in 2016. Inopportune injuries and suspensions dogged the side as they registered just six wins for the season, finishing in second last.

The North Queensland Cowboys fairytale continues into the preliminary finals, but they need to get the Sydney Roosters if they’re to play next week. This is The Roar‘s guide to live streaming the match online and watching it on TV.

The Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys are out to claim their spot in the 2017 NRL Grand Final when they clash at Allianz Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick-off on Saturday, September 23 at 7:40pm (AEST).

Can the Cowboys’ fairy tale continue? They found a way not to lose against the Sharks and then fair and square beat the Eels, whose only tries – apart from Michael Jennings’ 80th-minute consolation – were against the run of play. Now Justin O’Neill is back, and maybe even Matt Scott.

North Queensland CEO Greg Tonner has asked airlines to support the region and offer fair ticket prices as Cowboys fans scramble for flights from Townsville to Sydney for Sunday’s NRL grand final against Melbourne.

Having witnessed the Brisbane Broncos be subject to a relentless flogging by the Melbourne Storm and the North Queensland Cowboys claim a courageous victory over the Sydney Roosters, I was able to derive the following key learnings.